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Having spent thirteen years as a county agent in what is considered "Georgia's Dairy Capitol," I could not let the month of June go by without writing about Dairy Month. I wondered how much you know about Burke County's dairy industry. You may be surprised to know how important the dairy industry is here. More ... When it comes to snakes, some people hold to the philosophy shoot first and ask questions later. I received a call last week and the caller said, "I found some rattlesnakes under an old barn that I was cleaning under, what do I need to do to get rid of them?" Then she said she shot all of them but what did she need to do to keep other snakes away? More ... June 25 - Master Gardener Meeting - Burke Co. Office Park - 6 p.m. June 30 - Cattlemen's Association Meeting - Burke Co. Office Park - 7:30 p.m. July 3 - Extension Office Closed in observance of July 4th Holiday July 14 - Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training - Houston Co. Extension Office, 801 Main St., Perry, GA. More ... July 3 - 4-H Office Closed for Independence Day July 6-10 - Cloverleaf 4-H Camp - Rock Eagle 4-H Center - Eatonton July 21-24 - State Congress - Atlanta More ... Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable but every year, many people succumb to extreme heat. People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool themselves. The body normally cools itself by sweating. More ... Beef is a traditional American food that we all love and appreciate. Because of the contributions of the cattle industry and to recognize the importance of beef to the people of Georgia, June is proclaimed as Beef Month. Georgia's beef producers are committed to providing a safe, wholesome and delicious product for consumers. More ... |
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